Sermons on Strong Hold:

God Is Our Refuge And Strength

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

God is our refuge and strength, offering both protection and power to His children. No matter the battles, challenges, or attacks of the enemy, we can stand firm, knowing that He is ever-present to deliver and sustain us.

GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Proverbs 18:10, Nahum 1:7, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Hebrews 13:5-6 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of challenges, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Upholding The Truth In The Last Days

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025

The last days will be marked by deception, compromise, and persecution of those who uphold the truth. However, as believers, we are called to stand firm, discerning between truth and error, and boldly declaring God’s unchanging Word.

UPHOLDING THE TRUTH IN THE LAST DAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Shine As Lights In The World - Philippians 2:14-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 17, 2025

Philippians 2:14-16 challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness.

Go! And Shine as Lights in the World Introduction As we gather for communion today, our focus is drawn to Philippians 2:14-16. These verses challenge us to live as shining lights in a world filled with darkness. Let’s hear the Word of God: Philippians 2:14-16 (NLT): "Do everything without ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, James 1:2-3, Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Occupy Till I Come

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 25, 2022

The time we are given in this life is priceless. We cannot save it, but we can use it wisely and gain from it. This is why we should strive to make the most of our time, be diligent in using our talents, and fulfill our roles to the best of our abilities.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 19:11-13) (11) "And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:13, Luke 19:11-26, Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 37:11, Matthew 5:5, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dead Or Alive? Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

The life of faith is more than a private transaction of the heart with God. It is a life of active consecration seen in the obedience which holds nothing back from God..and the concern that holds nothing back from human need.

DEAD OR ALIVE? JAMES 2:14 26 Read 14 26 Pray James started out chapter 2 by addressing those who have faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the common characteristic of all Christians...it's what binds us together...its what makes us the body of Christ. But v. 14 begins to raise the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Desperate For God?

Contributed by Richard Francis on Sep 10, 2007

As a deer pants for water so my soul pants for God, are you desperate for God, do the mockers surrond do you fear the storm. Jesus is near ask and he will reach you, of this I’m sure Love will come down and rescue you, hold on help is here.

Psalm 42 overwhelmed with sorrow: Verses 1 - 2: As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? What do you picture? A nice deer skipping up to a clear bubbling flowing spring and gently ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11, Psalm 63:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob I Loved, Esau I Hated

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024

Some scriptures are hard to comprehend. It takes study to find back stories that may hold the key to understanding.

Jacob, I Loved, Esau I Hated By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Malachi the Prophet 1. Malachi means “messenger. 2. In the Gr. Translation, Malachi is not rendered as a proper noun but is indicative of an adjective (modifier of a noun); therefore, it is an indication of it being a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Women Of God Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

The church today needs strong women as servants of Christ. A woman’s role is by no means limited but rather wide open.

Women of God Romans 16 INTRODUCTION One challenge facing the church today is the growing controversy concerning the role of women in the church. Some may say that women are not treated fairly in the church because they are not allowed to preach or hold a leadership role such as Elder or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Act Like Men Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2022

To act like men, who are part of the cure, stay awake, stand in the faith, be strong, and do everything with love.

Just a few years ago (January 15, 2019), Gillette launched an ad as part of a campaign to address a range of male misbehaviors. The two-minute spot, entitled “We Believe,” addresses bullying and sexual harassment, leveraging Gillette’s longtime slogan in encouraging men to be the best they can be. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Funeral For Don A

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

Full funeral service for a spasmodic church attender who was a strong family man and accepted Christ at the end of his life.

Don A. Funeral Service March 2, 2000 Prelude Scriptural Sentence: 1 Cor. 16:13,14 Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. And everything you do must be done with love. Hymn # 10 How Great Thou Art Invocation: We have gathered this morning to worship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Religion Vs Christian Love

Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 29, 2001

Religion produces babes in Christ and a carnal church, but christian love produces spiritual maturity and a strong church.

"Religion vs Christian Love" Introduction: If I asked each one of you what you wish for this church, I feel sure that I would not get one single person who would wish anything bad to happen here. Yet, without even asking, I already know what "Old Satan" wishes for this or any other church. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 29, 2003

In his concluding exhortations to the Ephesians, Paul calls Christians to be strong and stand firm in their battle against evil.

“Stand Firm!” Ephesians 6:10-18 Focus: In his concluding exhortations to the Ephesians, Paul calls Christians to be strong and stand firm in their battle against evil. Function: To call Christians to active service against the evil of our world by trusting in the power of God. Just imagine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paradox

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 3, 2006

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 9 The Paradox of God strong vs weak

5th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 9 Mark 6:1-13 2nd Corinthians 12:2-10 "A Paradox" 6:1 ¶ He went away from there and came to his own country; and his disciples followed him. 2 And on the sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue; and many who heard him were astonished, saying, "Where did ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Remembering As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 1, 2004

Our text shows there is a strong connection between remembering and worshipping. We will tie that into The Lord’s Supper

Remembrance as Worship Exodus 13:1-16 This is the fourth sermon in a series I have called, “Finding Your Worship Language.” Today we want to look at another way of expressing our Worship to God… Remembrance. In our scripture today, we can see that there is a very close relationship between ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Home Work - Pt. 1 - Working Dads Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 12, 2011

Every home needs work! It is a good thing that there is a blueprint we can follow to build strong homes!

Home Work Pt. 1 – Working Dads I know very few people who ever enjoyed home work. I am sure that many of you, like me, did everything you could do to avoid homework! Make up lame excuses like my dog ate it! It wasn’t something that was fun. If you didn’t do it you got in trouble ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal